Jamel
Jamel is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Beauty, grace, or handsome.
Origin and history
Jamel is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, derived from Jamal, which translates to beauty or grace. It became popular in the United States during the late 20th century as an appealing, classic modern choice. It continues to see steady, moderate usage across the country.
Popularity in the United States
11,225 babies in the United States have been named Jamel since 1880. It ranks #1119 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1552.
States where it is most popular
- NY (40.1 %)
- IL (6.1 %)
- NC (6.1 %)
- FL (5.7 %)
- GA (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 15 |
| 1960-1970 | 134 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,713 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,072 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,725 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,985 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,205 |
| 2020-2029 | 376 |
Famous people named Jamel
- Jamel Debbouze: Actor, Comedian
- Jamel Holley: Politician
Fun facts
- Jamel is a spelling variant of the classic Arabic name Jamal, sharing the underlying root meaning beauty.
- The name experienced its highest levels of usage in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.